Training & Education: Bridge Simulation
Kongsberg Wins Bridge Sim Contracts
Kongsberg is a multinational, knowledge-based corporation with more than 4,000 employees in more than 20 countries. Maritime Simulation is a major plank in its global business plan, and to this end the company offers a wide variety of simulation products and packages, including: Individual Training; Meeting the Requirements of STCW; Bridge Simulators; GMDSS Simulators; and, Engine and Cargo Simulators. NSSR Signs for New High-Speed Vessel Simulator: The Norwegian Society for Sea Rescue (NSSR) signed a contract with Kongsberg Maritime for the delivery of a high-speed vessel simulator, to be installed at its new sea rescue school in Stavern, Norway. The simulator will be equipped with a cockpit bridge that replicates the highspeed vessels that the NSSR already has at its disposal. Two new hydrodynamic models will be produced for the project that will enable the simulators to realistically mimic the NSSR's newest rescue boats. The simulator contract also includes a five-year agreement for service and support. "Our rescue boats have a speed of 30 to 40 knots so the need for simulator training is increasing. The fact that we can also practice situations where helicopters and other vessels are involved, makes this a really good investment," said the secretary-general of NSSR, �ystein Stene. The new simulator will be employed for training NSSR's own crews and to build increased awareness about search and rescue operations. Simulator training will contribute
The Norwegian Society for Sea Rescue (NSSR) signed a contract with Kongsberg Maritime for the delivery of a high-speed vessel simulator, to be installed at its new sea rescue school in Stavern, Norway.
towards increased safety by allowing training on accidents and other scenarios that can be too dangerous or too difficult to practice in real life. Additionally, NSSR sees an increasing need for planning and the ability to offer simulator training for drivers of large, high-speed leisure boats. Australian Maritime College Gets New Bridge Simulators: Kongsberg Maritime signed a contract for the Integrated Marine Simulator Upgrade Project with the Australian Maritime College (AMC). The scope of supply includes delivery of a 270-degree Main Bridge, Six (6) Ship Operating Console (SOC), 160-degree Bridges with re-configurable cockpit consoles, and a 180degree Tug Bridge as well as a portable simulator and significant capacity in web enabled simulations. Research and Development stations to further the capacity and capability of
AMC to deliver training and research projects to the Australian and regional maritime market are also included. The system is based on the highly successful Kongsberg Maritime Polaris Bridge Simulator architecture delivered worldwide to the leading maritime institutions. The phased delivery and installation will take place over the next 12 months. Kongsberg Maritime will use its links with AAL Australia Pty Ltd. to support AMC locally through project management, installation and long term maintenance of the simulators. "The system being delivered will ensure that AMC remains at the forefront of maritime training and research in the Australian region," said Professor Malek Pourzanjani, Principal of the Australian Maritime College.
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